More than 100 survivors of alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have entered Harrods’ redress scheme, the department store said as it also confirmed applicants had started receiving compensation.

There is “no justification” for special advocates for survivors and bereaved families in closed hearings during the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, it has been contended.

CHESTER are off to Northern Ireland shortly - but first up is a trip across the border to North Wales this evening.